The San Diego History Center hosts dozens of public programs and special events every year. Our popular adult programs include walking tours, lectures, exhibition receptions, curators’ talks, happy hours, fashion events, multi-media presentations, films, musical presentations, symposia and collaborative events with other cultural and educational institutions. We also offer family-themed programs such as readings and workshops, and we participate in Balboa Park-wide events such as Family Days and holiday celebrations.

Michael Connolly Miskwish, M.A., and Theresa Gregor, Ph.D., will discuss how Spanish revivalism, a book called Ramona, and real estate speculators created a mythology that overwhelmed the State and consigned Kumeyaay to a footnote for 100 years.

Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm Location: San Diego History Center Tickets: FREE Celebrate Black History Month at a Reception Honoring Professor Chuck Ambers, Harold K. Brown, The Kimbrough Family and Dr. Willie Morrow! Join the San Diego History Center, San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art for the 1st annual "Keepers of the Culture"! This event will be a yearly celebration of Black Heritage and the individuals who have dedicated themselves to making sure African American culture continues…

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 8:00–9:30 pm Location: Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 Tickets: $15.25 regular admission; $12.25 seniors "To the Ends of the Earth: A Portrait of Jewish San Diego," a co-production of Cinewest Productions and the San Diego History Center, is based on over 50 interviews conducted by local filmmaker, Isaac Artenstein, including descendants of early Jewish pioneers, scientists, entrepreneurs, academics, as well as avant-garde artists, rabbis, and surfers. It creates a living portrait of a vibrant and culturally-dynamic…

Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 5:00–6:30 pm Location: Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Tickets: $15.25 regular admission; $12.25 seniors "To the Ends of the Earth: A Portrait of Jewish San Diego," a co-production of Cinewest Productions and the San Diego History Center, is based on over 50 interviews conducted by local filmmaker, Isaac Artenstein, including descendants of early Jewish pioneers, scientists, entrepreneurs, academics, as well as avant-garde artists, rabbis, and surfers. It creates a living portrait of a vibrant and culturally-dynamic…

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The San Diego History Center is funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and by the County of San Diego. The History Center is a member of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership and the San Diego Museum Council. The History Center is also a Smithsonian Affiliate.